The K2 Base Camp Trek combined with a crossing of the high-altitude mountain pass of Gondogoro La (5650 M) ticks all of the boxes when it comes to an incredible active adventure; traverse massive glaciers, meet internationally renowned climbers, see FOUR 8000-meter peaks, including the world’s second highest mountain (K2), and countless other 6000 and 7000-meter peaks, along the way gaining experience whilst testing yourself at altitude throughout the trek.
K2 base camp trek mainly involves walking over and marching along the world’s 5th longest non-polar glacier i.e. Baltoro glacier (63 km). At the end of Baltoro glacier is Concordia which is known as the “Throne Room of Mountain Gods”. It is the supreme point for views of K2 (the world’s second tallest mountain) and other mighty peaks above 8000 m.
It is a legend that one night under the grand mountains in Concordia adds to the life span of any soul by one year. Concordia is a glacial confluence of the Baltoro Glacier with the Glacier of Godwin Austen. Trek to K2 base camp and Broad Peak base camp is altogether a one-day return trip from Concordia on the Godwin Austen glacier.
Trekking from Askoli (first camp) over Baltoro glacier to Concordia offers views of several famous 6000 m and 7000 m peaks, several glaciers (including Biafo – the world’s 3rd longest non-polar), glacial lakes, etc. You can easily access the itinerary for the trek to the K2 base camp.
Itinerary | 17 Nights 18 Days
Day 01: Islamabad
Pickup from Islamabad airport and transfer to hotel later half day city tour of Islamabad.
Overnight stay at a hotel in Islamabad.
Day 02: Islamabad – Skardu
Early morning drive to Airport flight to Skardu.
Overnight stay at a hotel in Skardu.
Day 03: Skardu
After breakfast visit the market for final preparation/later half-day tour of Skardu.
Overnight stay at a hotel in Skardu.
Day 04: Skardu_Jhula
Early Breakfast and departure for Jhula via Askoli (by Jeeps around 08 hrs. drive).
Overnight stay at Jhula in Camps/Tents.
Day 05: Jhula – Paju
After Breakfast trek from Jhula to Paju around 06 hrs. (3,300m).
Overnight stay at Paju in Camps/Tents.
Day 06: Paju – Khoburtse
After breakfast trek Paju to Khoburtse around 5hrs (3,500M).
Overnight stay at Khoburtse in Camps/Tents.
Day 07: Khoburtse – Urdukas
After Breakfast trek Khoburtse to Urdukas around 5hrs (4,100m).
Overnight stay at Urdukas in Camps/Tents.
Day 08: Urdukas – Goro 2
After breakfast trek Urdukas to Goro 2 around 5 ½ hrs (4,300m).
Overnight stay at Goro 2 in Camp/Tents.
Day 09: Goro 2 – Concordia
After Breakfast trek Goro 2 to Concordia around 4 ½ hrs (4,600m).
Overnights stay at Concordia in Camps/Tents.
Day 10: Concordia – K2 Base Camp
After breakfast trek Concordia to K2 base camp around 5hrs (5,000m).
Overnight stay at K2 Base camp in Camps/Tents.
Day 11: K2 Base Camp
Rest of the day at K2 base camp.
Overnight stay K2 base Camp in Camps/Tents.
Day 12: K2 Base Camp – Concordia
After Breakfast trek K2 base camp to Concordia for around 5 hrs.
Overnight stay at Concordia in Camps/Tents.
Day 13: Concordia – Goro 1
After breakfast trek Concordia to Goro 1 around 7 hrs.
Overnight stay at Goro 1 in Camps/Tents.
Day 14: Goro 1 – Urdukas
After breakfast trek Goro 1 to Urdukas for around 5 hrs.
Overnight stay at Urdukas in Camps/Tents.
Day 15: Urdukas – Bardumal
After breakfast trek Urdukas to Bardumal for around 6 ½ hrs.
Overnight stay at Bardumal in Camps/Tents.
Day 16: Bardumal – Jhula-Skardu
After breakfast trek Bardumal to Jhula around 11 hrs.
Overnight stay at Hotel Skradu.
Day 17: Skardu
Rest of the day in Skardu.
Overnight stay at hotel Skardu.
Day 18: Skardu – Islamabad
After Breakfast drop by Skardu Airport Flight back to Islamabad.
And drop at a designated location or airport.